Sine Nomine, Shawnee High School
Choirs to Present Joint Christmas
Concert on December 10th

"For Unto Us....the Music of Christmas" will be presented by the Sine
Nomine Choral Society of Central Oklahoma, Shawnee's community choir,
and the Shawnee High School choirs in a joint concert on Monday, Dec. 10,
at 7:30 p.m. at the SHS Performing Arts Center.
"We're pretty excited about this first-ever collaboration with another choir
for one of our concerts," said Herb Moring, Sine Nomine director. "Each choir
will sing six or seven Christmas numbers, and then both choirs will join together
to present three choruses from Handel's "Messiah." The three are "For Unto
Us a Child Is Born," "And the Glory of the Lord," and the "Hallelujah" chorus.
"The SHS choirs have about 127 singers, and Sine Nomine has 37, so 164
musicians singing choruses from "Messiah" is going to be a glorious experience," he added.
Justin Lee is director of the SHS choral music program. However, due to
surgery scheduled Dec. 3, his wife Melissa, vocal music director at Shawnee
Middle School, will direct the high school choirs.
Moring, a long-time music educator and church musician in the Shawnee
area, now retired, is in his fifth year as director of Sine Nomine. The group
is accompanied by Dr. Carol Ann Bell, retired professor of piano in the music
department at OBU.
Admission to the concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the
door.

Rock the Hallz!

December 15th • 6 - 10 p.m.
Shawnee VFW Post #1317

811 E MacArthur St, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
A fundraiser event with a $10 cover. $5 BBQ buffet and half price admission
for students. Presented by Dudley's Done Right BBQ LLC and Happy Headz
Smoke Shop, and hosted by Precious Metal Radio's Lacey Knight. There will
be raffle drawings, prizes and food. This event is a fundraiser to support
Perseus' upcoming yet untitled album and to promote other up-and-coming
bands, as well as our friends' businesses. There will be donation buckets for
each band and spots for merch booths with band swag.
Featuring: Analgesic, We All Bleed, Letters to a Friend, Outside the Shadows, Fragmented Tranquility and Perseus.

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Rodney Carrington will be performing at the Grand on Saturday, Dec 29!
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer
who recorded eight major record label comedy albums, which have sold
millions of copies.
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Savage will appear in eight scenes in which Deadpool will read
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The Farr Side: Christmas favorites, here we come
David T. Farr
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Thanksgiving is in
the books, so you
can start playing
Christmas
music
now. Oh, who am I
kidding - you’ve already been enjoying
your holiday favorites, haven’t you?
Some of you were inclined, like some retail
stores, to start playing it the day after Halloween.
Every year there seems to be a discussion
about how soon to play Christmas music. It’s the
same thing, too: Either you like it or you don’t.
Some feel it should wait until the day after Thanksgiving. I’m more inclined to be in that group. But it
makes many people happy. I’m OK with that, too.
I have seasonal favorites I must play each year.
“The Christmas Album” (Elvis Presley), “Merry
Christmas” (Mariah Carey), “Breath Of Heaven”
(Vince Gill), “Let It Be Christmas” (Alan Jackson),
“Joy: A Holiday Collection” (Jewel), “Christmas
Portrait” (Carpenters), “These Are Special Times”

(Celine Dion), “Wrapped In Red” (Kelly Clarkson),
and any of the Amy Grant Christmas collections
and Trans-Siberian Orchestra masterpieces are just
a few of the over 300 Christmas albums in my music
collection.
It seems like every year a different song sort of
emerges to become my new favorite. As a kid, it
was the fun songs about Santa that I loved most.
“A Very Special Christmas” albums changed
things for me. Various singers contributed their favorites to make a collection to sell for charity purposes. U2's “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),”
Bob Seger’s “Little Drummer Boy” and Eurythmics’
“Winter Wonderland” were awesome. It put a
whole new feeling into the music and changed the
landscape of what Christmas music could be.
I once read that artists want to make the best
Christmas album when they record one. It sounds
silly, but it’s more than an ego thing. Christmas albums, if done right, will be played and celebrated
for many years to come. That also can translate into
big bucks in royalties and sales.
Perhaps one of the best examples is Mariah
Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” from her
1994 holiday collection, “Merry Christmas”

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“All I Want For Christmas Is You” was an instant hit that year. It’s fun, upbeat, infectious, and
maybe even contagious. You couldn’t help but get
engrossed in the song and get it stuck in your head.
She was brilliant for penning such a timeless treasure. Until then, it was difficult for an artist of the
times to bring forth a new classic and have it be
accepted on such a grand level.
Carey’s song got even bigger as the years went
on. In fact, the song’s success is still prevalent, as
it sits comfortably atop the Billboard top holiday
songs chart, again.
That’s a remarkable feat, considering how
many Christmas songs have been released
through the years. The song topped the charts in
several countries and has earned global sales in
excess of 16 million copies. It’s also Mariah’s biggest international hit and is the 11th best-selling
single of all time.
Several other artists have put their spin on the
Carey original, a nice compliment to her, but it also
adds to the song’s already $65 million in royalties
earned.
David T. Farr can be reached at farrboy@hotmail.com

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Shake out 2018 and race to 2019 in the Opening
Night Finale 5K! 3p.m., Monday, December 31st
[OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Dec. 4, 2018] – Say
goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019 by participating in Arts Council Oklahoma City’s 6th
annual Opening Night Finale 5K. The festive
run will begin at 3p.m. on Monday, December 31st at Colcord Drive in Bicentennial Park
and lead into Oklahoma City’s biggest family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration.
We return this year to our chip-timed USATF
certified course where runners will make their
way down Walker Avenue and the Riverfront
trails in downtown Oklahoma City; it will begin and end again just south of Bicentennial
Park. It is a flat and fast course that is perfect
for runners of all abilities, even entire families.
Before the race begins, there will be a special “warm up” appearance by the Thunder
Girls, Thunder Drummers, Storm Chasers, and
Rumble the Bison as they by provide entertainment and interact with the crowd. The
fun doesn’t end when the race begins, there
will be live arts and entertainment along the
course to keep runners in the festive spirit.
All runners will receive a branded Finale 5K
finisher medal, a complimentary Opening
Night wristband, and have the chance to
win original works of art. The top male and
female finishers will receive an original Dean
Imel windscape sculpture, and the top three
finishers in each category will receive custom
Collin Rosebrook clay medallions. Participants
are also encouraged to dress festive—neon,
glitter, capes, costumes, whatever sets them
apart—for a chance to win the prize for “Most
Festively Dressed.”
With an Opening Night wristband, the celebration continues after the race with entertainment for the entire family. Live acts will
captivate audiences across 9 stages including music by The Allie Lauren Project, Edgar
Cruz, Orquesta D’Calle and Take Cover. The
Civic Center’s Hall of Mirrors hosts the Children’s Area with face painting by the Bricktown Clowns, various interactive art projects, a
photo booth, and upbeat tunes by Moetowne
Alex & The Nightview Band. Attendees can

also enjoy interactive comedy by OKC Improv,
a Joe Coover Magic show, and a Broadway Review by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. The night
will end with Opening Night's signature midnight ball raising and fireworks extravaganza.

Finale 5K early registration is $30 per person and ends next week on December 13th
and limited edition 2018 Finale 5K t-shirts are
guaranteed for the first 225 registrants. Registration increases to $35 on December 14th
and will be available through race day. Individuals can register and find more information
at
www.artscouncilokc.com/opening-night/
opening-night-finale-5k.

Packet pick-up for runners is scheduled for
Saturday, December 29th from 1-4p.m. at Red
Coyote Running and Fitness in Classen Curve,
or on race day at the starting location beginning at noon.
Opening Night is produced by Arts Council

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Hallmark Christmas movies for free
Grab your coziest blanket and
most Christmas-y candle: Hallmark has
its own streaming service where you can
binge all the so-bad-they’re-good holiday
movies you want. Hallmark Movies Now is
$5.99 a month, but you can get a 7-day
free trial.
Stream beloved holiday classics
like “A Puppy for Christmas,” “The Rooftop Christmas Tree” and 2012's “It’s Christmas, Carol!” featuring a dearly missed
Carrie Fisher. Watch someone fall in love,
save an old family business or learn a very
important life lesson (or all of the above)
just in time for Christmas.

You won’t be able to find all of
Hallmark’s new releases on Hallmark Movies Now, but you can watch live using its
app Hallmark Channel Everywhere if you
log into your cable provider. The channel
is premiering a whopping 37 brand new
movies for the holiday season, which have
been underway since before Halloween.
If you don’t want to add yet another streaming service to your list, but
still want a dose of cheesy Christmas spirit, Netflix has entered the market with
“A Christmas Prince,” “Christmas Inheritance,” “The Holiday Calendar,” “The
Princess Switch” and more.

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Podcasts to Listen To: The Rich Roll Podcast and the best fitness podcasts to listen to
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape. According to YouGov, nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults say
getting more exercise will be among their resolutions. To help you get prepared to head back to the gym in the new year or to
keep motivated to keep going, here are a few podcasts to listen to.

MindPump
Hosts Sal De Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin
Andrews bring listeners the raw touch about
health, fitness and nutrition. The trio takes a
look behind the myths, crazy ideas and pseudo-science about the fitness industry. With
more than 40 years of experience between
them, De Stefano, Schafer and Andrews help
listeners get the most out of muscular development and performance. Recent episodes include: “How to Change Your
Mental State with Music,” “YouTube Fitness Community Review, How to
Use a Pool to Overcome Extreme Physical Limitations, Accountability Strategies for Fitness Success” and “Eating Smart During the Holidays, How
NOT to do Plyometrics, Tips for Getting Parasympathetic Post Workout.”
Find it: https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/pages/podcast

Hurdle
Helping people who feel stuck in a fitness routine
or are unmotivated to get back into a healthy routine is what host Emily Abbate does by interviewing athletes at all levels about what they did to
overcome their fitness hurdles. Abbate brings listeners stories and lessons from top CEOs to the
average marathon runners in order to motivate
people to live healthier and happier lives. Recent
episodes include: “Andy Puddicombe, Co-Founder Headspace,” “Robin Arzon, VP Fitness Programming & Head Instructor Peloton” and “Kirsty Godso,
Nike Master Trainer.”
Find it: https://apple.co/2DRG79V

At Coffee N’ Crafts we hope to bring something fun for everyone of all ages to come
and enjoy! Our goal is for you to be able to come with friends and family and enjoy a
warm cup of coffee while creating a beautiful piece for you to hang in your home.
We hope to see you all soon in one of our classes!

1. In theaters this weekend is the periodic drama “Mary Queen of Scots” rat-

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to have
fun this
weekend

ed R about Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen
of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing
execution; the documentary “Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes”
about the rise and fall of the late Roger Ailes from his early media influence
on the Nixon presidency to his controversial leadership at Fox News; and
the comedy thriller “Clara’s Ghost” (starring the wife and adult children of
comedian Chris Elliott) the story of Clara Reynolds who, fed up with constant
ribbing from her self-absorbed showbiz family, finds solace in and guidance
from the supernatural force she believes is haunting her.

2.

Friday is the 77th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. The Japanese
strike took place on Dec. 7, 1941, and 2,402 Americans were killed. Libraries, museums, historical societies and veterans groups might be commemorating the event, so check the paper for listings.

3.

Did you know that the first commercial Christmas card dates back to
1843? It was created in England by Sir Henry Cole, a civil servant who commissioned artist John Callcott Horsley to make the artwork on the card. In
2001, one of Cole’s first Christmas cards (sent to his grandmother in 1843) sold at auction for £22,500.

4.

There’s still plenty of time to get your holiday shopping done, so if you’ve got names on your lists, why not hit
the stores this weekend? There are plenty of sales still going on, and don’t forget to check out local deals. And if
you’re looking for a cheap way to entertain your family, there’s nothing better
than driving around to look at Christmas
lights. Check the newspaper for a guide
to lights, or just drive and enjoy!

5.The first weekend in December is a

great time to get started decorating
your home for the holidays. Need some
fresh ideas? Check out Pinterest’s holiday decorating boards for inspiration.
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December Happenings at the OKC ZOO
Connect with wildlife, discover conservation efforts,
join educational events at the OKC Zoo

OKC ZOO & RED CROSS PARTNER
TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES

The Oklahoma City Zoo and the American Red Cross serving
Oklahoma are working together to help save lives while providing ongoing opportunities for blood donors to give. The Red
Cross will host a blood drive on Saturday, December 22 at the
OKC Zoo allowing Oklahomans the opportunity to come and
donate blood and receive two vouchers good for admission to
the OKC Zoo! Each voucher is good for one free admission ticket
(adult, child or senior) to the Zoo. All blood drives will be held in
the Zoo’s education center located at the east end of the parking
lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To learn more about donating blood
and the requirements to give, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Give the gift of unlimited admission to the Oklahoma City Zoo
and Botanical Garden with an annual ZOOfriends membership!
Purchase or renew a ZOOfriends membership during the months
of November and December and save $10. Memberships provide unlimited admission to the OKC Zoo for an entire year as
well as many other benefits. Plus, your purchase supports the
Zoo, its animals and conservation efforts. To learn more or to
purchase a membership online, visit zoofriends.org.

DEC. 13 & 20: TODDLER EDUCATION PROGRAM:
SNEAKY SNAKES

DEC. 20–21 & 27–28: OKC ZOO’S SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMPS

The holiday season is upon us and that means school is out and Zoo camp is in! The
Oklahoma City Zoo’s School’s Out Day Camps offer unique experiences for children
ages 4–11 to focus on connecting with and caring for wildlife. The OKC Zoo will be
hosting day camps for the winter school breaks on Thursday, Dec. 20; Friday, Dec. 21;
Thursday, Dec. 27; and Friday, Dec. 28. Snacks are provided, but campers must bring
their lunch. Advanced registration and payment required. All campers are required to
bring a copy of their immunizations. Camps run 8:30–5:15 p.m. Drop-off is at the OKC
Zoo’s Rosser Conservation Education Center from 8:20 – 8:30 a.m. Cost per child, per
day is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. For more information, call (405)
425-0218 or visit okczoo.org.

Share your love of wildlife with everyone on your list with a gift of an animal adoption. This year, guests can choose between four iconic species from the Zoo’s newly
opened Sanctuary Asia habitat: Indian rhino, Asian elephant, red panda or Komodo dragon. With each $45 donation, recipients get an adoption certificate, animal
fact sheet, name recognition on ZOOfriends’ website and a plush that you can hold,
snuggle and pass on to future generations. Net proceeds from each animal adoption
benefit The Oklahoma Zoological Society, which helps spread the love to all the OKC
Zoo’s animals by providing important funding for their daily care needs and animal enrichment items. To adopt your animal, call (405) 425-0618, or stop by the ZOOfriends’
membership office located in the Zoo’s Global Plaza, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Zoo’s education team hosts monthly toddler programs that
are entertaining, engaging and educational fun for you and your
little ones! Toddlers delight in learning about animals through
crafts, activities, discovery stations and more. Pre-registration and
pre-payment is required. December’s program, Sneaky Snakes, is
Thursday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, Dec. 20, from 10 – 11 a.m. at
the OKC Zoo’s Rosser Conservation Education Center. For more
information, call (405) 425-0218 or visit www.okczoo.org.

ONGOING: DAILY KEEPER CONNECTIONS

DEC. 15: GIRL SCOUT OVERNIGHT –
“ZOO DONE IT?!”

Go wild at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden! Located at the crossroads of I-44 and
I-35, the Oklahoma City Zoo is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the
American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and an Adventure Road
partner. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily. Regular admission is $11 for
adults and $8 for children ages 3-11 and
seniors ages 65 and over. Children two
and under are admitted free. Stay up-todate with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram and by visiting Our Stories.
Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by
becoming Oklahoma Zoological Society
members at ZOOfriends.org or in-person
at the Zoo! To learn more about these and
other happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or
visit okczoo.org.

We need your help! One of our animal ambassadors ransacked
one of our classrooms looking for their favorite snacks. Join
the Oklahoma City Zoo and use your investigative skills to
learn about animals, meet the suspects, and collect evidence
to figure out which ambassador caused all the mischief. Girl
Scouts can solve the case starting Saturday, December 15 at
7pm. This overnight adventure will help satisfy requirements
for “Detective” Badge for Juniors and “Special Agent” Badge
for Cadettes, but all levels are welcome. Cost: $35/Scout, $20/
Adult. Evening snack and light breakfast will be provided, and
zoo admission included. Learn more and register at okczoo.
org/girl-scouts.

With the Oklahoma City Zoo’s Daily Keeper Connections, get to know our animal family and the people dedicated to caring for them. This free program will allow you to
meet our caretakers and learn more about your favorite animals. The Zoo’s caretakers
are everyday conservationists, dedicated to protecting and preserving our planet’s
wildlife and wild places. They have a wealth of information to share about the Zoo’s
amazing animals. Keeper Connection signs are posted throughout the Zoo. Schedules
are available on the zoo map and online at www.okczoo.org. Zoo admission required.

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